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soothe
[ sooth ]
verb (used with object)
- to tranquilize or calm (a person or their emotions); relieve, comfort, or refresh:
soothing someone's anger;
to soothe someone with a hot drink.
Antonyms: ,
- to mitigate, assuage, or allay, as pain, sorrow, or doubt:
to soothe sunburned skin.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used without object)
- to exert a calming influence; bring tranquility, ease, or comfort:
a soft-spoken poem that soothes like a lullaby.
soothe
/ ːð /
verb
- tr to make calm or tranquil
- tr to relieve or assuage (pain, longing, etc)
- intr to bring tranquillity or relief
Derived Forms
- ˈǴdzٳ, noun
Other Word Forms
- soother noun
- self-soothed adjective
- ܲ·Ǵdzٳ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of soothe1
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Example Sentences
She also displayed an "extreme cry" that was "very difficult to soothe".
The band's first release since the departure of frontman Isaac Wood, it trades itchy, off-centre guitar riffs for a more soothing, baroque-pop sound, with lyrics that focus on friendship and camaraderie.
But I found myself, while listening to Paula’s monologue, feeling soothed.
Her daughter would laugh and say, “Because it soothes her.”
Those words will be likely be a soothing symphony in the ears of England fans.
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